August 1, 2014: Concerts in the Garden with Gavin DeGraw and Matt Nathanson

The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s concert series continues with Gavin DeGraw and Matt Nathanson. Bring a blanket or chair and pre-order your dinner from the Blossom Garden Cafe to make it a perfect evening. Beer and wine are also available for purchase. atlantabotanicalgarden.org

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014: Movie Night in Candler Park

Friends of Candler Park host a movie night every Saturday night in August. Blankets and low-back chairs are encouraged, so spread out and get comfortable with the whole family. Food is available for purchase. The line-up includes The Lego Movie, Karate Kid, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Monster, Inc. www.friendsofcandlerpark.org

August 2 & 9, 2014: Atlanta Silverbacks

World Cup fever swept through Atlanta and now is you chance to cheer on Atlanta’s professional soccer team, The Silverbacks. They have two home games during August and the season runs throughout the fall. It is a great way to spend a summer night with the whole family! www.atlantasilverbacksfc.com

August 5, 2014: James Taylor at Verizon Amphitheater

James Taylor will be strumming his guitar at Verizon Amphitheater at Encore Park. www.ticketmaster.com

August 15, 2014: Gipsy Kings at Chastain

Grammy winners, the Gipsy Kings visit Atlanta and Chastain park for an evening filled with Latin, Cuban, Jazz, and Flamanca ballads. Table set up is allowed at this concert, so bring your picnic and toast the music filled evening–with a plastic cup of course! www.classicchastain.com

August 16, 2014: Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival

The 14th annual Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass takes place at Harmony Park. The all day affair includes lots of BBQ-Fox Bros, Black Tie BBQ, Williamson Bros will be there, and beer from the local breweries. Concerts will run all day on the stage and there will be plenty of fun for the whole family. All of the proceeds will be invested into the community. decaturbbqfestival.com

August 16-17, 2014: Piedmont Park Arts Festival

The 5th annual Piedmont Park Arts Festival celebrates Atlanta’s artistic community with a two-day event in Atlanta’s largest park. 250 local and regional artist representing all art mediums will be on hand. The festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a street market and a children’s play area. www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com

August 22, 2014: Boyz II Men and En Vogue at Chastain

It feels like it is 1990 all over again with Boyz II Men and En Vogue at Chastain. Table set-up is allowed at the show so gather your girlfriends and sing the night away! www.classicchastain.com

August 23-24, 2014: Summer Shade Festival

So much fun in one weekend at Grant Park’s Summer Shade Festival. The festival kicks-off with a 5K run on Saturday morning, and all day Saturday and Sunday there will be music on two stages, an artist festival, a kids zone and food vendors. This year also features a special tasting tent called Taquerias & Tequila with local Mexican restaurants creating small bites and tequila tasting. www.summershadefestival.org

August 27, 2014: Jay Leno at Cobb Energy Preforming Arts Center

Funny man Jay Leno swings through Atlanta on a post-Tonight Show tour.www.cobbenergycentre.com

August 28 & 30, 2014: Chick-fil-A Kickoff

Summer is winding down which means college football is just around the corner. Chick-fil-A kicks off the season with their annual showdown at the Dome. Ole Miss versus Boise State will take place Thursday, August 28th and Alabama against West Virginia is on Saturday, August 30th. www.chick-fil-akickoffgame.com

August 29-31, 2014: AJC Decatur Book Festival

One of Atlanta’s most beloved Festivals, The AJC Decatur Book Festival gathers 300 authors for largest independent book festival in the country. The event features events, readings, a book market, a cooking tent and other activities all weekend long. This years key note speaker is Joyce Carol Oates. www.decaturbookfestival.com

August 29-21, 2014: Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival

A Labor Day tradition, the Sky High Hot Air Ballon Festival is a weekend long celebration with family-friendly events including live music, beach activities, a classic car show, and of course, tethered hot air ballon rides and a grand finale with a ballon glow over the lake to conclude the weekend. www.callawaygardens.com

August 30-September 1, 2014: Art in the Park

Celebrating fine arts in Marietta, Art in the Park is an annual event featuring paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry and other works by 175 artist all gathered together in Marietta Square.